It has many of the most picturesque coastal towns and villages in the UK. It’s knee-deep both in natural beauty and history. If you want to find a more tranquil, relaxed approach to life in England, the South West might be for you. To find out, take a look at HomeViews’ top-ranked developments that highlight some of the best new homes in South West England.
New homes in South West England: Top 10 developments
If England’s South West sounds appealing, you’d best look at some of the best new property developments the region has to offer. These are the 10 best new home developments in South West England, as voted by reviewers on HomeViews.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Bristol takes the top spot on our list! Box Makers Yard is a rental-only development, managed by Urbanbubble. It offers a range of 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments, which come with courtyard or city views, extra storage and private balconies or terraces. In addition, there are a range of flexible tenancy lengths up to 5 years. Additional facilities include a residents’ lounge with a games area, an air-conditioned gym with weekly fitness classes as well as a private rooftop dining suite with an outdoor terrace. Box Makers Yard is only a 12-minute walk away from the city centre and is only moments away from Temple Meads Station, Castle Park and Hannah Moore Primary School.
Taking second place in South West England is Spring Wharf, a Build to Rent development, located in historic Bath. It offers a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments. The development is pet-friendly and residents have access to a wide range of amenities, including a residents’ deck with a BBQ area and a gym, as well as an on-site concierge team. The development is only a 6-minute walk away from Oldfield Park station. This has links to GWR and South Western Railway services.
Entering at the latest update in third place, Foxglove Meadows is a Lovell Homes development on the edge of Weston-super-Mare. Located in the village of Hutton, there are a collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes are available. The beautiful Somerset coast is within easy reach, with Royal Sands and Uphill beach less than two miles away. Additionally, Weston-super-Mare’s railway station is just over two miles away.
Occupying fourth place in our South West England rankings is Bishops Mead, a collection of homes in the town of Lydney in Gloucestershire. Offering a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes, it’s in a fantastic location on the southern outskirts of the town. The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are on the doorstep for scenic walks and cycle rides.
Fifth in the South West’s new build developments is Jessop Park. The scheme has been designed to provide a habitat for wildlife and community use. Jessop Park will feature a wildlife corridor including water features and open green spaces. The development will offer one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom homes, located just four miles from Bristol City Centre.
Occupying sixth place in the ranking of South West England’s best rated new homes developments is Frederick House. This rental-only development is located within the overall development of Bath Western Riverside operated by Savills, located close to the centre of sought-after Bath.
Seventh-placed Raleigh Holt is a collection of three and four-bedroom homes by David Wilson Homes, located in Pilton, Barnstable. Primary and secondary schools are a short walk away and Saunton Sands and Woolacombe beach are within easy reach.
Somerbrook is a collection of distinctive village-style homes traditional in feel, yet modern in design with an abundance of light and flexible space; ideal for modern living. Located in the Wiltshire village of Great Somerford, the development is within easy reach of the market town of Malmesbury and the M4.
Sitting ninth in our rankings for the South West, Templebridge apartments is located on Bristol Harbourside, close to Cabot Circus and Temple Meads train station. It comprises just 22 apartments, most of which feature river views from spacious balconies and access to resident-only car parking.
Taking 10th place in our list of the best-rated new builds in South West England is Uprey Grange, a new collection of homes in the quiet and quaint village of Yetminster in Dorset.
The South West of England is the whole ‘foot’ of the country, running all the way from Cornwall up to Bristol county, Gloucester and Wiltshire. On the way, the region takes in the other ‘West Country’ counties of Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
Why live in South West England?
The South West of England has some of the most stunning natural beauty in the country, particularly if you like the coast. Cornwall is a holidaymaking powerhouse, thanks to its world-renowned beaches, stunning seaside towns, and general charm and appeal. The rest of the West Country offers a similarly warm welcome wherever you go.
Moving up eastwards, Bristol is a historical, architectural and cultural treasure of a city, frequently voted one of the happiest in the UK. If you’re looking for the convenience of a big city but with plenty of character and charm, Bristol delivers. Nearby Bath does too, with its own vibrant history and world-famous high teas.
Overall, the South West of England combines a rich cultural heritage with easy access to stunning nature and a more relaxed pace of life.
What are average house prices in South West England like?
The average property price varies greatly from county to county. Bristol and Cornwall remain relatively expensive as commercial and tourism hubs, while Wiltshire and Gloucestershire offer lower averages.
Property types also vary widely. You can find anything from grand period townhouses and country estates, to smart new-build apartments in the region’s upwardly mobile towns and city centres. Across South West England, flats sold for an average of £216,333 and terraced houses for £295,737 during the past year.
Does this round-up of the best new homes in South West England make you curious for a closer look? Check out our dedicated area guide for a fuller description of the region, and a lot more developments.
South West England is the largest of the country’s nine official regions. It stretches from the Isles of Scilly at the south-westerly tip of the UK up through Cornwall and Devon to Gloucestershire and Wilshire at its easterly border. The largest cities in the Read more about South West England
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